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What is every pet owner's worst enemy? You've guessed it - FLEAS. These common little pests can be a boon for your business if you handle it right. During the summer and fall months, flea treatments and related sales increase our income 35 - 40%, and if you live in a hot, humid climate, this increase can be carried year round.      

The best way to prepare for the fleas season and be armed against these parasites is to understand the facts. A flea has four life stages: the egg, larvae, pupa and the adult flea.

Flea eggs are usually laid on the animal, dry and fall off to hatch on the ground, carpet or pet's bedding. Under good conditions the eggs will hatch in two days.

From the eggs emerge larvae. Unlike the adult flea, this worm-like stage of the flea does not feed directly from the animal but eats dry blood found most concentrated in the adult flea's feces.

The larva then weaves a cocoon of fiber, debris and hair in which it develops into an adult flea. This is called the pupa stage.  The average time from egg to adult development is ten days to two weeks.  

One Spot Flea Products

 
Today there are "one spot" flea products that control fleas on the pet and in the environment such as Frontline and Advantage. These have become quite popular because dog and cat owners no longer have to spray the home and the lawn to control fleas.

The veterinary versions of these flea products work the best but for years were only available through a veterinarian. these flea products are now availbale for sale in the dog grooming salon.

One spot fleat products can be sold in their package or as singles that you apply at the time of grooming.

Traditional Flea Products

The best flea control products for you to carry are those which kill all stages of flea development, adult and pre-adult fleas. If a product does not kill pre-adult stages, treatment will have to be repeated in two weeks to eradicate the infestation      

Flea control does not consist of treating the animals only.  The environment must be cleared at the same time the animals are treated to prevent re-infestation. Otherwise, a ping pong effect will occur with the home recontaminating the animals or vice versa. This means you must carry products not only for use  on the animals, shampoos, dips and collars, but also premise  pesticides such as sprays, foggers, rug powders and lawn dusts. 

Carry a full selection for all the animals you cater to and you'll have this season's flea problem under control and a handsome profit as reward.